Retirement

For those of you 55 years and above who have fallen into an ongoing love affair with Bali after numerous holidays, why not retire here, right on this gorgeous little Hindu island in the Indonesian archipelago? Who doesn’t want to spend the last decades of their life here, living the sweet tropical island life under the sun and by the sea? You can live a comfortable life here, even on a small pension. In the meantime, the enchanting culture, the spicy food and the warm, humid weather will thrill your senses and keep you young. You can enjoy modern comforts in an exotic environment but before we start dreaming of rice paddies, waves and holiday villas, let’s look into the requirements of obtaining a retirement visa in Bali: continue reading

We all know how important it is to save towards our retirement, but just how much do you know about pensions? To explain your options and the benefits pensions can bring, personal pension provider True Potential explains the essentials: continue reading

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